Archive: 18/10/2016
A protein makes the difference
When tumours develop they absorb oxygen and nutrients from the surrounding tissue. Once the tumour reaches a certain size, this is no longer enough to allow it to continue growing. It needs new blood vessels to deliver oxygen ...
Oct 18, 2016
Many cancers with largest impact on years of life lost linked to tobacco and alcohol
A new study finds eleven of the 15 cancers with the most impact on healthy years of life lost in the United States are closely-associated with two preventable risk factors: smoking and alcohol. The study, appearing early ...
Oct 18, 2016
Some websites may not be effective in helping cancer patients make treatment decisions
Cancer patients often turn to the Internet to find information about treatment options, but not all websites are created equal. Websites featuring pancreatic treatment modalities differ significantly in the way they present ...
Oct 18, 2016
Study examines work status, productivity after bariatric surgery
In a study appearing in the October 18 issue of JAMA, David R. Flum, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of Washington, Seattle, and colleagues assessed working status and change in productivity in the first 3 years following ...
Oct 18, 2016
Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy is a popular treatment among breast cancer patients
Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM), a procedure in which women with early-stage breast cancer in one breast opt to undergo a more aggressive operation to remove both breasts, is performed at more than double the ...
Oct 18, 2016